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DIFFICULTY EASY DISTANCE 14KM TIME 5 HOURS ...

DIFFICULTY MEDIUM DISTANCE 17.7KM TIME 5½ ...

BACK in the days when a tankful of petrol cost as much as we pay for a coffee today, our sunny Sunday afternoon treat was a drive out. If we weren’t aiming for the beach, our route took us north to th

Glyndŵr’s Way is an ideal national trail on which to dip your toe into the magic of long-distance walking. Francesca Donovan is your guide to exploring the magic and mythology of Mid-Wales, bookended by the mountains of Eryri and Bannau Brycheiniog

■Distance: 4½ miles/7.2km ■Time: 3 hours ■Grade: Moderate

■Distance: 6½ miles/10.6km ■ Time: 5 hours ■ Grade: Challenging